Logano Frustrated with Slow No. 22 Car at Darlington

NASCAR driver voices displeasure over car performance in Stage 1 of race

Mar. 22, 2026 at 7:56pm

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Joey Logano, driving the No. 22 Ford, expressed frustration over the poor performance of his car during Stage 1 of Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Speedway. Logano, who started 29th, quickly fell to 34th place and was heard on the radio criticizing the car's lack of speed, saying it was "slow as shit."

Why it matters

Logano is a former NASCAR Cup Series champion and a consistent contender, so his public criticism of his car's performance is notable. The Darlington race is an important event on the NASCAR calendar, and Logano's struggles could impact his chances of a strong finish.

The details

Logano started the race in 29th position and immediately began losing spots, falling all the way to 34th place during Stage 1. On his team radio, Logano was heard venting his frustrations, saying "I don't understand how it can be this f*cking far off" and that the car was "freaking slow as sh*t."

  • Logano started the race in 29th position on March 22, 2026.
  • Logano fell to 34th place during Stage 1 of the race.

The players

Joey Logano

A former NASCAR Cup Series champion and consistent contender who was driving the No. 22 Ford in the race at Darlington Speedway.

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What they’re saying

“I don't understand how it can be this f*cking far off. I mean, the balance now is somewhat drivable, but it's freaking slow as sh*t.”

— Joey Logano

The takeaway

Logano's public criticism of his car's performance highlights the high expectations and pressure that top NASCAR drivers face, even during a single race. The team will need to quickly diagnose and address the issues with the No. 22 car if Logano is to have a chance at a strong finish at Darlington.